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propel

/prəˈpel/ American
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  • v. 推进
  • v. 驱使
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Definition
  • v. to push or drive something forward
  • v. to urge someone to act
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Example
Strong winds helped propel the sailboat across the bay.
强风推动帆船驶过了海湾。
Word familypropel-
n.
propellerL5propulsionL5propellantL6
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